Apparently, not only varicose veins occur in the legs , but can also be in the vagina and anus . Be careful , because the risk of bleeding during childbirth .

Certainly, there is no woman who does not want to look beautiful . So even when pregnant . That's because not every woman is prepared to deal with the body changes that occur during pregnancy . Even if changes occur such as varicose veins in the legs . Why not ? The presence of blue bulge like a worm coiled this makes the originally smooth legs so lost its beauty .

But that should not worry about the loss of the beauty of the feet , but the varicose veins . The reason , almost all pregnant women who have varicose veins in the legs , varicose veins in the vagina was there . This is dangerous , lo , because it can inhibit labor , especially for those who do normally or vaginal delivery .

Not that that is not affected by the alias smooth legs varicose veins , will be safe , lo . You see , the varicose veins may occur is not lodged in the foot , but in the vagina and the anus or in the birth canal . " When the big Varicose veins in the birth canal or rectum , will be at risk of bleeding during labor and delivery , because the enlarged blood vessels that can rupture as a result of depressed fetal body when sliding out in labor , " said dr . Gambling Januadi Endjun , SpOG , Sonologist , of FK UPN Veteran / Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Gatot Subroto Army Hospital in Jakarta .



In fact , when pushing too , could have been damming of the blood vessels around the birth canal can not be retained by the vessel wall to rupture and bleeding arises . Consequently , cesarean section should be performed on the mother to prevent bleeding .

CHANGES IN NORMAL

Varicose veins , bright Gambling, a widening of the veins or veins caused by weakness in the muscle wall of the blood vessel , or because there is interference with the venous valve .

During pregnancy , women will experience hormonal changes , especially an increase in the hormone progesterone . Major hormonal changes that result in physical and psychological changes are real . For example , enlarged breasts and mammary areola appear more black , body feels weak , dizzy , and feeling of nausea - vomiting .

Well , hormonal changes also affect the blood vessel walls , which makes the elasticity of blood vessel walls more and more , until the walls of the blood vessels ( both arteries and veins ) more flexible . As a result , the blood vessels become bigger and wider . But this enlargement and dilation was even more evident in the veins because the veins are thinner than arteries ( pulse ) .

Dilation of blood vessels is necessary to meet the needs of the fetus , so that blood flow and blood volume were increased in pregnant women can be well supplied , until the growth of the fetus was a normal place . Enlarged uterus need not supply a lot of blood flow , to the blood vessels where blood flow will be getting bigger and more ?

However , due to the mechanical effect of suppression of the uterus , the venous return from the lower limbs and pelvis have problems to occur that could cause dilation dam or varicose veins .

DEPENDS OF RAHIM

In pregnant women , varicose veins usually occur in the pelvic area and lower limbs . You see , the blood vessels in the area that is closely related to the uterus . While its appearance may at any time , even since the first trimester of pregnancy , depending on pre-existing varicose veins or not . What is clear , unequivocal Gambling , with age pregnancy , varicose veins usually getting worse .

Varicose veins increase in size when blood flow in the veins run into the dam . Damming can occur , as revealed above , due to the mechanical effects of suppression of the uterus . The amount of blood flow damming very depending on the size of the uterus . Hence , varicose veins getting worse in the last months of pregnancy due to stomach the greater burden . Is not growing gestation , the uterus would be greater ? Well , the uterus is growing , becoming more and more pressing veins located in the lower abdomen .

In addition , parts of the fetus head that have been dropped into the pelvic cavity also affected . As a result , the flow of blood circulation in that area is not smooth . Obstructed blood flow and this is what appears unstoppable as a bulge under the skin . In calves , the bulge it looks as long lines bluish green color .

Enlargement is further aggravated by incorrect posture such as standing persistent , prolonged sitting , and often lift heavy loads . Especially when pregnant women exercise less. That's because, pregnant women are advised diligent exercise so that blood flow remains smooth .

While varicose veins in the anus which is better known as piles , is one of the trigger bowel habits by sitting . Those who consume less fiber foods also have a tendency to suffer from varicose veins large enough in the anus .

The greater tendency of varicose veins also occur in women who have been pregnant and gave birth to children more than 2 times and pregnant women above 40 years of age . The reason , there is no other arteriosclerosis ( thickening of the walls of blood vessels) that affects the blood vessel walls become lost power supple / elasticity. The arterial wall stiffness would impede venous flow , to varicose veins arise .

In addition , of course varicose veins also occur in those who are gifted .

TOUGH TREATED

For varicose veins in the legs , enlargement can be prevented by wearing special stockings . Unfortunately, it is not comfortable to wear stockings for causing chills because of the hot climate in Indonesia .

While enlarged varicose veins in the vagina and anus , there is no special tool that can prevent it . However, if a pregnant woman diligently raised foot by placing it on a pillow when were dozing or reading a book , little more can help blood flow . In this way the load is expected to be supported by foot is getting reduced . In addition to the use of shoes , preferably with a maximum of 2 cm so that blood flow was blocked . Then during sleep , try not lie only in a position to avoid pressure on the blood pembuluhpembuluh in one place .

As for the treatment of varicose veins , are usually only reduce complaints . You see , varicose veins that occur during pregnancy is very difficult to treat . Apart from having to take into account the possible negative impact on the fetus , a process also occurs varicose veins associated with pregnancy . Is not getting older gestational age will be bigger womb , until the greater the effect on the vessel dam - up varicose veins bigger ?

Hence , Gambling advice , they are gifted or have had the disease , varicose veins should be treated before pregnancy . Even if disturbing symptoms already , will be given a topical drug that elicits warm effect . Sometimes also given additional vitamin that works for nerve as vitamin B1 , B6 , and B12 . Or even injections that are given to reduce pain, due to severe varicose veins will be felt aches, heat , and pain by the mother to make often feel uncomfortable and cause a lot of complaints and stress . Of needle drug should be chosen that is safe for the fetus .

CAN NOT NORMAL AGAIN

According to Judi , who at first pregnancy women have varicose veins , usually in the second pregnancy and so on will get worse Varicose veins . You see , the elasticity of the muscles to be changed , to varicose veins which suffered even more severe . In this case , usually it will be difficult to return to normal , until the road operasilah that can handle it.

Generally , varicose veins occur because of pregnancy will go away after the baby 's birth . Is not the uterus sags , damming no more , until the blood flow was smooth again ? However, for some women may never be normal again . So , Varicose veins still looks big , to need further medical treatment .

Time disappearance was not the same on each mother . There are in quick time can be lost , for example , after the birth of the baby , but some are new to parturition time lost . " Each woman has their own characteristics and properties of the body , including the arrangement of blood vessels , " says Judi . It is also the cause not every woman will experience varicose veins .

Tips to Prevent Varicose Veins

* Diligent gymnastics .
* Not wearing tight clothing .
* As often as possible elevate legs higher than the body .
* If the sore leg muscles , massage until blood flow returns to normal .

Preventing Severe Ambien Increase

Usually the doctor will check for varicose veins in the anus ( hemorrhoids ) and drain the bottom of this with a tool called anuskopi . From there the doctor can see , if varicose veins will endanger pregnancy and delivery or not .

Gambling advice , when it already had hemorrhoids before pregnancy , better ambeiennya surgery before pregnancy takes place . Because , if it is to overdo pregnant , surgery can not be done . What can be done only to prevent the widening of blood vessels do not grow .

Prevention can be done , among others :

- Do not put off the desire to defecate , but try try to defecate on a regular basis every day .

- Try to drink water no less than 2 liters per day .

- Expand the foods containing fiber , such as vegetables and fruits .

- Perform regular exercise , especially exercise for pregnant people , such as pregnancy exercise .

- If you already overdo bleeding or severe pain in the area , immediately consult a doctor